2010 Mk6 VW GTI Review - The BEST Used Car?
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2019
- 2010 VW GTI Review by The Straight Pipes. Yuri bought a Mk6 GTI for his wife. It's a DSG even though he always complained about the DSG's being boring. Could this be the best used car bargain?
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Top of the line Honda Jazz (Fit) in India, 3 year old 17000 km car for around 6000 usd
Miata 1996
Buddy have a 1990 Miata
If you wanna make a rétro review !
We Will like it :D
We are in Nova Scotia just saying ! :D Both car are original , no rust :)
You really gota review a fiesta ST
2012 G37
With only 45,000 km in 2019
13k USD
mk5 gti, I am in love with it
As a VW owner, I didn’t even realise the check engine light was on.
That's supposed to be like that in a vw ;)
Lmao! I said the same thing to myself!
This is not very assuring guys. I was honestly looking into a Sportwagen or an AllTrack and now I'm not sure. Honda and Toyota owner here and absolutely loath mechanics!
@@ramm150 I'm getting ready to sell my 2014 and looking at Toyota for this reason. Car is currently at the shop running up a $1200 bill.
You should be worried if the check engine light *isn’t* on
Check engine light is on, it´s a true VW :D
Tom Kloss my Jetta has 85k miles and the engine light never came on hope I can make it to 100k with no warning lights. Lol
Neal P bulb is out
Owned my MK.V GTI for 4 months, in that time I've only gone a week without the check engine light being on lol
Check engine light comes standard.
Owned a Mk6 for 10 years, the engine light was on when I sold it..had been on for months.
9:35 Blank switches/buttons supposed to be:
1. ESP
2. DCC
3. Park Assist
4. Park Pilot
5. TPMS
I bought a 2010 golf gti 3 years ago and I can honestly say its the best car ever. its fast enough, reasonably economical, and great fun to drive. I usually change cars every couple of years but this car is staying.
This shape GTI has aged really well from a stylistic point of view.
Anthony Farnan conservative design always ages well.
@@herrfleischgewehr Like Porsche.
All golfs/gtis did, even from the 80s they still look cool
I really enjoyed this comment, spot on
I just saw one in very good condition, It looked great!
It stood out from the crowd.
And of course the check engine light is on.
Ayy hollow squad
Didn’t expect to see that here
dennis nice name you got there.
Dennis Vasquez : just tighten your gas cap...
In traditional VW fashion
Just means the engine is happy with new owners!! lol
Congrats to your wife!! I'm sure she will love the GTI!! I actually really like these types of videos with older cars. It shows how the cars have aged with direct comparisons to new technologies, etc. I mean, a NEW car drives and acts like a NEW car!! This GTI has aged well...and shows it is still relevant in today's auto world. Well done!! Merci
Excellent video!
I’ve had my 14 gti for a year and ABSOLUTELY love it! I’m at 89k miles and not a single issue except ignition coils and a PCV replacement. The biggest thing I have to say with these cars is CHECK THE OIL FREQUENTLY! Every 900-1000 miles mine goes down a little past half a quart. It’s like clockwork.
Second big one is to check the PCV, every fill up. I personally check around the PCV for leaks. You can tell it’s bad by starting it, and unscrewing the oil cap. If it starts to idle rough and you feel the cap being sucked back in, then it’s bad. It’s very important to replace it soon or it blows the rear main seal.
These cars get such a bad rep for reliability when all it comes down to is preventive maintenance and research. The only 2 things that will fuck your day and your bank account on this car is the timing chain tensioner grenade, and the bipolar mechatronics unit. If you get the DSG, change the oil every 30k miles. Trust me...it says 40k, but mine was low after 30k. This is the main reason the Mechatronics unit fails. If you’re lucky the clutch pack will fail before it does.
Lastly, I’d like to reiterate to new mk6 owners...once again...please keep an eye on the oil. If your lifters sound louder than normal, check the oil, if you have any doubt, check the oil. Don’t be that guy/gal who ends up browsing eBay for used 2.0 TSI engines.
FAQ:
Whats the clear fluid leaking from the passenger side of my car?
AC draining...
EPC light flashing, car spuddering, what’s wrong with it?
Check the Ignition coils.
I feel a noticeable loss in power and less gas mileage, why is that?
You may need a carbon cleaning.
Pool of oil near the middle of my car, what’s wrong with it?
Rear main seal may have gone.
What’s the slick oily dirt around my engine?
Valve cover may need to be reglued. You heard that right, the Mk6 doesn’t actually use a gasket it uses a glue. Why??? Because German. 😂
Those are just a few issues I’ve seen from personal experience. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me! 😎
Thank you for this!
I have the Ed35, after reading this, I think I'm gonna cry 😢
One of the best car related comment I’ve seen in a long time! Thank you for the time invested!
I’m a Porsche 996 Turbo cab / Toyota Tundra owner wanting a GTI as a daily. Are you being facetious or sarcastic with this post? I really want a GTI but most importantly, I want something reliable.
thank you, Mr gloom and doom.
I would honestly recommend just going stage 1. You get a boost in power along with a boost in fuel economy, and all it requires is a tune. No bolt ons
@@samhumphreys4046 would u be able to compare 1 and 2? How big of a difference did it feel?
What tuning company would you recommend for stage 1?
@@JavierGomez-lh8uj I'd go with APR myself
@@xsaver23 MK7 it's a big difference for MK6 I suggest staying stock.
For a wifemobile, definitely a stage 2.5 tune. That way if you're in a pinch for a track car you can borrow the wifey's car for the day. 😉
That check engine light is standard equipment on any used Volkswagen.
New ones too to be fair :D
This is a fact😂 my moms Passat S
Classic EGR valve
NO.
can confirm
Friends don’t let friends buy fiat 500’s, newer beetles or a pr cruiser
Tomekkplk what about 500 abarths?
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
500's are good
George no, they’re not
Friends don't let friends buy German cars out of warranty, unless they do their own work and have a hookup for parts.
Till the chain tensioner says ‘my work is done here’
Like no other vehicles need their chains and tensioner replaced?
@@Addison0526 2010 models had a malfunctioning timingchain, it's highly advised to replace the chain if the car is at 100.000miles or more, but yeah every vehicle needs it to be replaced at some point.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodCrow not 59 models?
Is it just me or is Straight Pipes B roll getting more and more cooler?
Sigma lenses FTW
Because you asked:
The blank switches were there for, depending on your configuration:
ESP OFF
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Automatic Park Assistant
Park Distance Control
and a wintermode ("W ON" is what it said on the switch), which reduced torque / power for easier drive up in snow!
Source: Have all of those buttons in my GTI Edition 35, except the "W ON" switch.
Anyways, great video as always, and its always great to hear praises about the car you own yourself, thanks! :)
Auto park assist in a 2010 VW? That's crazy
@@KMan1287 yeah it is! Even though I'm not quite sure if that option was available in 2010, because I have 2012 model 🤷
Not sure if these were available in Canada. They weren’t in US and I have the blanks there too
@@masongriffith144 aaah okay thats too bad then. I live in germany, so yeah, we've probably had every option available here 😅
You can retro a button with flip door cover with usb charger under door !
I literally did the same thing looking for a slightly modern sporty hatch with a track record for fuel efficiency. Great job! Truly inspirational, from the research to reflection on how far the car review community on UA-cam has evolved, to conclusion. It’s like we share the same creative and you guys have really capitalized on opportunities in content creation. That’s the kind of stuff that keeps we coming back!👍
I had a 2009 GTI with the same wheel/rim's. Loved the car because it didn't stand out. Never had any issues with it. It was/is an undercover pocket rocket.
I own a red 2010 GTI and when I saw this I immediately had to watch it
Is it reliable? Im considering 2010 now it has 100k on clock and im kinda scared about reliabilty since its my first car...
@@aleksamilosevic7070 yeah man its great. i will say that the gas mileage is not very good because of the turbo, but as a whole it's a great car
@@alexiscalleja5181 Turbos are put onto these cars to give you better gas mileage, if you are getting worse gas mileage, than you might need a new turbo.
i might be getting a red one so that’s exciting lolll
Valve Sucks I’m looking at the same thing
The intro music is so fitting for a Euro/Gino car haha, love it
I have a 2010 GTI, and I too have a check engine light on. Welcome to the family
The CEL comes on so much I had to put a CEL sticker on my back glass. "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" lol
20 years later : "JACOB IS AMISH?!?!!"
Jakub* isn't*
@@TheStraightPipes 😂
Owned this exact car except in stick. Great bang for the buck.
Manual is the only way to buy this car as far as I'm concerned
@@squidwardshouse67 eh no😳😅
lol, I just saw your bitcoin video. Good to see you here.
@@mpower3163 you get an adrenaline rush when you shift into "D"
@@squidwardshouse67 no
I love that you guys backed what you were saying with old clips 👍🏽
I loved my 2012 GTI, was such a fun and surprisingly practical car.
@@22chachalaca Terrible. There was a consistent water pump leak that the local dealer took four attempts to fix. The clutch also required replacing after 21k miles. The rear hatch privacy cover strings broke as well. Obviously nothing catastrophic but wasn't exactly carefree. Still, was an enjoyable and engaging car to drive. Felt a lot quicker than it probably was.
@@22chachalaca It's a shame, really, that VW have a lot of little annoyances. I really loved the GTI as a product. The looks, interior, and driving characteristics were perfect to me.
Perfect choice for your wife! We bought one new back in 2011. My wife drives it and still loves it. Pretty much the same thinking as you -- cute/easy car for the wife that's also fun for the husband. I've actually tracked her GTI a few times (she made me promise to bring it back in one piece) and it's surprisingly fun. As you mentioned in your video, you can get some lift-throttle oversteer in certain corners. One thing to watch out for in earlier model years is the timing chain tensioner. We're over 80k miles on ours and will need to address it before 100k. Other than that, pretty reliable overall with regular maintenance. At some point we'll need to replace it with a crossover/SUV, but will be enjoying it until then!
Definitely a good choice in car and in looks to be in great condition. I'm a bit biased, having owned 4 VW in the past however. I love how happy you are when talking about the car. Definitely a true car and now VW enthusiast!
I brought a preowned MkVI GTI and it has been nothing but good to me. Keeping up with maintenance and dealing with the usual issues is inevitable but for the price it's a great vehicle! Keep up the good work StraightPipes!
Had to go back and rewatch this. Just picked up a 2013 mk6 gti on Tuesday and am so happy with it. Had a mk7 a few years ago that I had to sell a few years ago and am so happy to be back in the gti family. Plus the mk6 has some nice mods so it feels great driving it!!
How’s maintenance?
VW RCD330+ radio perfect OEM upgrade for Apple carplay and Android Auto 👌
Stuart Smyth I have that in mine works so nice
I find it awesome that they make headunits for retrofitting them to old cars. I was looking online and they even had headunits from VW that work in Mk IV Golfs and such.
Bought one for my 2012 and it's been fantastic. You lose satellite radio though but I guess you could just use the app + Apple Carplay
One of the best mods I did to my 2013 gti along with the tune and brakes/suspension
Would recommend without a doubt, Android auto has been fantastic
Have one in my mkv R32. Great radio!
I actually enjoyed this review a lot. It was a pleasant surprise 😅
@TheStraightPipes please review a second hand car like this once in while.
I had a 2013 GTI Autobahn edition. Even had the same OEM euro taillights.. I loved that thing to death but I sold it last year and now haul my family around in a compact SUV. I'm a huge fan and seeing you guys review this gave me a weird mix of feelings but mainly joy. Hope your wife enjoys the car Yuri. Now paint those side markers and you will love it more. I've watched pretty much all your videos but this is my first comment. I always hit thumbs up though. Keep up the great work guys.
Cool review, good choice! I have a 2014 Mk6 GTI Drivers Edition (5 door) - the final batch built in Wolfsburg. Original owner with 116K miles and still a blast to drive. Had to replace the intake manifold at around 90K miles due to known issues around carbon build up (some VINs covered under extended warranty). Otherwise, it’s been a great car, even with a family. I even did a personal review of it on my channel. My other car is a Chevy SS sedan, fun pair of cars!
How the Maple leafs stick to the grill on cliché corner...EPIC!
I do own a 2010 Mk6 GTI. Love it to bits. So happy when I saw you made this video! Yes!!
Oh yeah, and it's running stage 2, Forge intake, BullX downpipe. PS4 tires for summer
@@raulvladddd What about Timing Chain? Does it hold up? I heard a lot of bad things about it.
@@TheMOTP as long as the factory revision timing tensioner gets replaced with the newer version, you're good to go. I bought mine with it done already, entire timing chain kit changed
@@raulvladddd Ok thanks. Was looking for a golf gti but always there is no word about timing chain :(
Please do more of these types of reviews! This is the best!
Cool review. Good to know they still hold up pretty well!
SOMEONE FINALLY DID MY CAR!!!!! i’ve been waiting for a legit review of a mk6.
Does it have tune mix? Should I just crash it into a ditch right now? 😂🤣
Awesome review! Please do more older cars and or fan’s cars.
Your channel has this magical way of reigniting my enthusiasm and sparking my interest in cars that I previously didn't know/care about.
❤️
10:31 LOL! I am a recent fan of your channel. I really like your chemistry, it’s mostly the reason why I am fond of your videos. I’m also a big car noob and I’m learning lots of new things :’)
Keep it up, and congrats on 1mil subs! Here’s another one. Cheers, from BC.
It’s not a VW if it doesn’t have a check engine light 😂, know it from experience
my vw has check engine light on but only because the light itself is broken and not the engine xD
I've owned a City Golf, Wolfsberg Golf, 3-door mk6 gti and now a 5 door mk7.5 gti, never had a check engine light. I guess I might be lucky xDDD
I guess I'm lucky mine isn't on
5:57 it doesn’t have one
Tibet Akyurekli Kong’s
00:26 the check engine light is on, Truly VW
Awesome car. I actually got one as my first car back in 2016, still running as standard and smooth today.
Got my 2014 Wolfsburg with basically all the same features and manual trans I totally love it. Only minor complaint I can think of is the suspension is a little tight and you feel a lot of bumps and have to have a slow approach on inclines other than that it’s a fun daily driver
Blur at 4:01 whurrrrrr !! was a nice touch.
I love these older car reviews. I cant afford anything new so this is right in my range.
I found a white 2013 for sale, watched your review here and immediately left the house to go buy it. It’s such a fun car! I love the DSG! Thanks for the review.
Great video. I had the 2003 GTI 20th Anniversary Edition when it came out and at the time it was the most fun of any car I've owned. I never had any issues with mine so it was a really great owner's experience. I believe I paid around $26k USD when I bought it. After watching this video, I may have to have another GTI eventually as you showed how functional and practical it can be for a daily driver. I currently have an MX-5 RF that I purchased after watching the reviews on UA-cam, including yours. I really love the MX-5 RF. It is my second MX-5 as I had a 1993 MX-5 that I bought new and owned for 4 years. Anyway, great channel. Thanks.
Too funny, I love it. I had a 2010 GTI in gray, sold it years ago. (Sold the Euro tails separately). It was APR Stage 1. Recently I bought a white 2011 GLI. Both manual. The GLI had 174k miles, bought it for $2200 (USD). Jakob (lol) I did the stage 1 chip, short throw, APR intake system, a little heavier clutch and it is my favorite daily driver. Next step will be wider rims next year so I can put the power down properly. The airbox and stage 1 tune really opens these cars up. Feels like how they should have been from the factory. I don't like loud cars, so I am hesitant to do stage 2 where you open up the exhaust flow, maybe when this exhaust rusts off. I LOVE that it's already pre-beat up. I don't mind parking it anywhere.
What airbox mod are you talking about?
I went an APR intake and AWE downpipe ( one hi-flo cat, no o2 “cel” problems) & kept the stock mufflers- no drone, great intake noises, more throttle response & power. 2010 manual. Lighter wheels & sticky summer tires really help starting/stopping/turning.
@@philiporeilly9662 Tires and brakes are no brainers for me on all cars. I have summer and winter wheels respectively. If you look at the price for the APR Stage 2 w/ high flow downpipe, the gains are minimal. Almost laughable gains considering the cost for the downpipe & tune vs. Stage 1 gains. That's my issue. Do I need to upgrade the whole exhaust to get a better return on investment for APR Stage 2 w/ downpipe? ~250HP on a FWD car feels fast. I need wider tires (8.5/9.0 width all around?) to put that, or any more power down anyway. Did you see/feel significant gains in HP/Torque going from just Stage 1 to adding the downpipe?
Finally a review of a car I am likely to buy !
Not the W124 in your avatar? ❤️
I had one in manual and currently have a mark seven GTi. I’ll take the mark six any time, such a fun car.
I’d not recommend buying a used VW
Aleksandr I mean no I would not. I’m concerned about VW reliability and it’s a criminal enterprise tbh
Aleksandr I went with Korean this time as I always do Japanese and German is too expensive and American isn’t engineered well enough.
This video makes me so damn proud to own a MK6 GTI!
I bought this car after watching Matt Farah's review 9 years ago. I may buy it again after watching this review video.
I am driving this car(2013) and just came to Sling Academy thanks to your video.
LOVE GTI from South Korea!!
I GOT MK7.5 GTI and love to drive my GTI
As a 10’ cc r-line owner I appreciate the love, interestingly enough my dsg doesn’t have launch control, and I’m jealous of the piped in sound to. These motors are too damn quiet even with intake & exhaust.
So nice to see you guys review my car!!!!! Have the 2010 candy white with APR stage 2 tune on it. Never looked back. Oh yeah and definitely get the apple carplay headunit.
You guys are legends for this.
Figures I’m sitting in my TDI VW and the check eng is on too!
Classic VW
Aaaah, the swiss cheese wheels, the memories...
The 5 buttons in front of the shifter: ESP, TPMS (Euro version you reset), W (Winter tire mode), Parking Sensors on/off (Euro version), and Suspension or Auto Start/Stop (both Euro version only)....depending on options.
So happy you made this. I got a 2013 mk6 gti in April as my first car (😆) and it’s a dream. Went autocrossing with it. Anything compact is perf for NYC
I’m currently a senior in high school and this is my exact car but it’s a stick and has 4 doors. It’s a great car and has sick wheels. Pretty badass. Also knock on wood mine does not have the check engine light on.
2 months later... what about now?
5 months later.... it definitely does now.
@@FTWdulaney almost 6 years on my jetta no check engine light but knock on wood though.
Classic VW. Check engine light on. Keep us up to date on the reliability
I just got a used 2016 GTI and it's red! Love the car so far! And they even include apple car play for 2016's subtle refresh!
You two guys were my deciding factor for getting my Mk7.5 GTI. 👍🏼
Should have gotten [ST8PIPWF] as a license plate...
I had my exhaust cutout set to one of those buttons, looked OEM
My wife and I watch all of your reviews. You guys are the happiest car guys we know! Lol. We are enthusiasts as well. My wife recently purchased a 2016 fiesta st and we love it. We’re kinda disappointed that you haven’t reviewed it yet, as far as we can tell. I think the older fists look better than the new 3 cylinder versions. If you get your hands on one some time can you please do a review on it? We know you love the car. Haha. Props Bruthas.
I love the Mk6 GTIs. I owned a 2013 GTI 5 door, Carbon Steel Gray, DSG, and it was the Driver's Edition package. That thing was the perfect daily driver. Had it for 3 years, without a single issue. I really do miss that car. So as far I'm concerned, good job on picking this up.
I had a 2010 GTI 2 door black dsg as well, fantastic car. I did put in a downpipe and a stage 2 tune that made the car pretty hilarious but unusable in snowy or rainy weather. No issues when I owned mine but I moved into a 2016 GTI that's about to hit 100k miles completely stock with zero issues as well. Nothing but good things to say about all 4 of my GTIs I've owned.
Suuuuurrreeeeee!!!!!!
I feel sorry for those who buy one with more than 100k miles...
There’s a recessed handle in the interior of the hatch that you can pull on so you don’t have to touch dirty exterior paint when you close the hatch.
Also, the OEM stock shocks are probably long gone. The stock shocks are excellent Sachs units and they’re reasonably priced. Get some new ones and have some Audi S3 control arm bushings installed up front and you will absolutely love driving this car.
Great choice! This is my absolutely favorite car and I did light modifications, love it!
I had one of these, 4doors, Adidas edition (manual). Never had an issue. Loved it very much.
Watching this really made me want a mk6 gti then I remembered that I have one so that was nice
I just sold my 2010. Be sure to update the upper timing chain tensioner if it hasn't already been done. Great car. I miss mine. Carbon build up was an issue, so stay on top of that.
Mk6 GTIs were German-made as opposed to mk7 and mk7.5s so they feel better put together despite feeling older. I compared it to my wife's MK7 GSW all the time.
Wasnt mk7 gti still built in Germany?
My blew up. I put in a new engine and still love it. Still waiting on money from VW.
@@egorlike1324 not that I know of. The mk7 Golf R was built in Germany, but I believe the mk7 GTIs were built in Pueblo, Mexico. Check the door sill for manufacturing build location though.
@@Sijray21 if u see a 3 on your V I N it's a Mexican.
To avoid the carbon build up, give it some nice throttle every so often.
Hey @TheStraightPipes! I’ve got a full Stage 2 Bolt on 2010 Manual GTI in South West Ontario if you wanted to review it for fun! Car is as clean as they come and I totally think you did a great job and picked a winner!
Nice mk6 Yuri! You guys sold me on getting my Mk7.5 with your old GTI vid. 👍
I have the same car in gray, love it
I’m mostly likely going to pick up a 2013 one next weekend it’ll be my first car
So, did u get the GTI?
@@CourtneyKarl yea it’s the one in my profile picture I’m glad I got it haven’t had a single problem with it
@@allan8524 so how is it. U have any problems?
I was just looking at those and wondering if I should get one. And boom you guys post a video :O mindblown.
The extra buttons that are missing are, adaptative suspension(3 modes), parking sensors and tire pressure check button, although in some gti's the last one comes in the glove box
Nice grab Yuri! Now give that poor car a proper detail. I almost spit out my coffee when I saw that engine bay haha
"I bought this for my wife to drive because the Prowler is a special car just for me." 😂
I bought this car a year ago except mine is manual. I love this. first youtube video I've ever lived
I have an APR Stage 1 2012 GTI 5-Door, and by far, the best car I've ever owned! Good review guys!
I was wondering wtf they were saying each time they said “shoatoat” then I realized they were from Canada and they were TRYING to say SHOUT OUT!
I’ve been saving up for one for a year and a half now. Buying one around March.
what year did you end up getting?
I have owned my 2010 VW GTI since 2011, I've loved it ever since 🥰 APR Stage 2+
Great job. Definitely do a headunit upgrade video
I keep reading: “I had”,”I Loved”..
i still HAVE a 92 VW GTI 16v. Bought in 99.
Keep your GTI!
9:19 my 2015 GTi had one like that as well :(
I had an 07, got the stage 1 apr tune... Felt like the perfect daily driver... Gave it just enough kick
You did a good job Yuri,..a .really, really good. Actually AMAZING! You are just the best!
That Eurobeat intro though!
That is not Eurobeat, more like dance or trance techno style, sonds good though, but this is some Eurobeat right here for you: ua-cam.com/video/GxrSNht8Q7w/v-deo.html
The lagunas are my favorite gti wheel
I have a 2018 gti pp but got a set of 17" dark grey Lagunas for my winter wheels. wasnt sure they would fit over my brakes but they just fit.. I love them.
So agree! I want to get some for my new used GTI. My last one had them. I'm just glad I have a GTI again!
Timothy Germann I have a white 2013 gti with the dark gray lagunas... Wouldnt want any other rim
I don’t know exactly why but this was one of the most entertaining videos you guys have done.
White 2010 GTI 5 door, Detroit wheels, black leather, sunroof, and... H-pattern manual. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. And it fits 4 kids plus school bags, so passes the practicality test with flying colours.
Love my 2013 GTI. 🤘🏽
👍
like for stage 3 on the gti
14:33 love that bit from Jakub/editing